Crucial Oil Stains on My Trunk Lid!! HELP

cycosidy · 9th September 2011, 04:59

Hey all,

I normally don't panic, but I'm panicking. Dirty oil/rainwater was dripping from a pipe in a parking garage all day and dripped on my trunk lid. I haven't tried too many products because I don't want to damage the paint but the clock is ticking. I'm about to buy a late night clay bar kit but any suggestions would be helpful.

Are you ******* kidding me? Rain water and oil dripped on my ... on Twitpic

Any suggestions??

Thanks

Mood: APOPLECTIC. @Obama: please get someone a job to fix that F#&*ING PIPE!!

youngcw334 · 9th September 2011, 05:36

Try rubbing alcohol and/or clay bar. If those don't remove it some light wetsanding will get it right out.

Strike · 9th September 2011, 05:43

Clay bar. Use spray wax liberally to keep the clay moving smoothly over the area

Jetpilot718 · 9th September 2011, 21:36

From a 10-year experienced detailing "student";

I would first wash the area with a hose. Next, wet a cloth with warm water and dishsoap (Palmolive, etc). It's a mild degreaser. This will most likely remove the oily substance (as well as the wax in the area). If this works, good, be prepared to wash and re-wax the area.

If this does not work:

On a buffing pad, apply a dime sized amount of Meguiar's Ultimate Compound or Scratch-X, whichever you have or find first. Work at the area making sure to distribute the media evenly. Wipe dry with a clean terry cloth after. Repeat if necessary.